Marcelo: I would like to play for Juventus
Posted Monday, October 13, 2014 by Goal.com
The defender has his eyes set on a move to Turin in the future and revealed former Bianconeri star Lillian Thuram was his childhood idol
Real Madrid star Marcelo says he would like to play for Serie A giants Juventus one day.
The left-back has made over 200 appearances for Madrid since joining the club from Fluminense in 2007, but is open to the idea of playing in Italy in the future and following in the footsteps of his childhood idol Lillian Thuram.
"Certainly not now but in the future I would like to wear the shirt of Juventus,” the Brazil international told Tuttosport.
"Paul Pogba is a revelation and my idol is Lillian Thuram. I’m inspired by the best and he was always a quick and safe defender.
The 26-year-old also spoke of his affection Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, who he has formed a close connection with in the 15 months the pair have worked together at the Bernabeu.
"He’s like a father to me and he’s always very understanding with everyone.”
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